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A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone building with multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent 'E' on the building, and a well-lit entrance.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2.1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Alberto

NT$4,297

NT$4,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jessica

NT$2,760

NT$3,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large window, a television, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with a bench, and a view through large windows.

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a painting and a light fixture.

A green building with a white door and arched windows, featuring a tower with a vent.

3. The Downtown Abbey

Heritage, 3.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jana

NT$2,157

NT$4,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building at night with illuminated signage and a covered entrance.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A swimming pool with a stone facade building in the background.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a building with large glass doors, and a stone facade.

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

1.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Celina

NT$3,100

NT$3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel entrance with a green sign, a parking lot, and landscaping.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A gym with cardio machines, weight benches, and dumbbells.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Matthew

NT$2,770

NT$3,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a covered seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a grill station.

A modern dining area with high tables, cushioned seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A snack bar with refrigerated drinks, snack bins, and pantry shelves stocked with various food items.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a covered outdoor area, and a swimming pool.

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Mayra

NT$3,015

NT$3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A Holiday Inn hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel lobby with a purple carpet, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and televisions displaying content.

An outdoor patio area with stone pillars, a pergola, and tables set up for dining.

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

0.9 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

yerika

NT$3,227

NT$3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area, and a sign indicating pool rules.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent wall, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden table, and grey armchairs.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding area at dusk.

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

0.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Richard

NT$2,716

NT$3,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance with a curved roof, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A lobby with a blue sofa set, two armchairs, a small ottoman, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

2.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Hector

NT$2,158

NT$2,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A swimming pool with a brick border, a covered area with a roof, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A two-story EconoLodge building with a beige facade and red accents.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a red wall, a clock, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a toaster.

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

2.7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ashley

NT$1,669

NT$1,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, marked depth lines, and an exit sign.

A reception desk with a stone wall background, two monitors, and a sign reading "Comfort Inn & Suites".

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bowls of fruits, and a coffee machine.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

1 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Ebelin

NT$1,952

NT$2,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A stone courtyard with a staircase leading to a building with a balcony.

A living room with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a book titled "Jack Nicklaus".

A two-story stone building with a balcony, a stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A bathroom with a round mirror, two light fixtures, a towel rack, and a wooden cabinet.

12. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

19.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

William Reed

NT$7,669

NT$8,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

13. Melrose River Club

7 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Leslie

NT$5,064

NT$6,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and glass shelves.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

4.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Heather

NT$3,419

NT$3,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

11.3 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Anonymous traveler

NT$3,665

NT$8,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A snack and treat display area with a 'Treats' sign, a 'Welcome to Kyle' sign, and a variety of snacks and beverages.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall art piece.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Steve

NT$2,987

NT$3,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

4 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Jose

NT$2,906

NT$3,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

5.2 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Andrea

NT$3,422

NT$3,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

A spacious living area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

7.6 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Garrett

NT$3,118

NT$3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

19.5 km from Aquarena Springs Museum

Elizabeth

NT$2,403

NT$2,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarena Springs Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center	8.8 Excellent 1,304 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 1,017 reviews	View
The Downtown Abbey	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG	8.4 Very Good 1,017 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos	8.4 Very Good 1,014 reviews	View

Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice"

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

10/10 Excellent

"perfect."

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"the hotel was great. cleanliness and staff were all great"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was great, nice clean room and great staff. Access to shopping and restaurants. "

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Todo súper limpio y el personal muy amable 100"

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience, clean, nice rooms, nice pool"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"Basic hotel was clean and employees were nice. Overall good to just sleep and bisic continental breakfast, does by bnot have much to eat."

The Downtown Abbey

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. the mosquitos on the patio in the back were horrible though. Also maybe better instructions given as a lady walked in to our room because she wasn’t sure where to go. (our fault for not having door locked) beautiful house"

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

8.2/10 (346 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Purgatory Creek Natural Area

You can take time to visit Purgatory Creek Natural Area during your travels to San Marcos. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Dunbar Park

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Dunbar Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Cheatham Street Warehouse

After visiting Cheatham Street Warehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Witliff Collections

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Witliff Collections during your travels in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Calaboose African American History Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

7.6/10 (68 reviews)

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Ramon Lucio Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

Ramon Lucio Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarena Springs Museum?

Aquarena Springs Museum is located in a welcoming area of San Marcos known for its beautiful river views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Aquarena Springs Museum. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aquarena Springs Museum?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Aquarena Springs Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aquarena Springs Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Aquarena Springs Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aquarena Springs Museum?

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What can I see and do near Aquarena Springs Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum. Spend some time wandering around San Marcos City Park, Dunbar Park, and John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, San Marcos Discovery Center, and Young County Arena are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Aquarena Springs Museum hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

3. The Downtown Abbey

4. Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

5. Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Marcos

7. Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

8. Candlewood Suites San Marcos by IHG

9. Comfort Suites Near Texas State University

10. Econo Lodge San Marcos University Area

11. Comfort Inn & Suites San Marcos near Outlet Mall

12. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

13. Melrose River Club

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

20. Comfort Suites Kyle

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Top Aquarena Springs Museum Hotel Reviews

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Malls

Holiday Inn San Marcos-Convention CTR Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites San Marcos South by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

The Downtown Abbey

Other attractions near Aquarena Springs Museum

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

Purgatory Creek Natural Area

Dunbar Park

Cheatham Street Warehouse

Witliff Collections

Calaboose African American History Museum

John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park

Ramon Lucio Park

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